Q107
Which of the following winds are hot dust laden and blow from Sahara desert towards Mediterranean Region?
A.
Sirocco
AnswerB.
Loo
C.
Foehn
D.
Mistral
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Sirocco is a type of local wind which affect small geographical area and is result of local level conditions (such as pressure difference between two locations). Other such local wind are loo, Harmattan (doctor winds) etc.